Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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SOS349 | SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assoc.Prof. HACER GÜLŞEN |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to examine the relationship between social structure and culture in basic sociological approaches and to explain the functional role of culture in the continuity of social structure. Besides, gaining the student the ability to make evaluations about the changing concept of culture with globalization. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include; defining the concept of culture, dealing with the concept in classical and contemporary sociological discussion, the relation of culture with other social institutions, the use of culture, and cultural discussions in Turkey along with the concept of culture and globalization. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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Defines the concept of culture within the framework of its relationship with the social structure. |
Summarizes the classical approaches developed in relation to the concept of culture. |
Summarizes the contemporary approaches developed in relation to the concept of culture. |
Interprets the development and change of culture in a society by taking into account both local and global developments. |
Distinguishes the social function of culture. |
Evaluates qualitative and quantitative data of the research on culture in Turkey. |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | - | What is culture? | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
2 | Reading | Culture concept in classical theories | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
3 | Reading | Social integration and culture; Parsons | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
4 | Reading | Culture as an ideology; Marxism | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
5 | Reading | Ritual, holiness and classification; Durkheim and culture | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
6 | Reading | Culture as a movement; Phenomenology | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
7 | Reading | Culture as a movement; Ethnomethodology | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading | Culture as a movement; Symbolic Interactionism | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
10 | Reading | Frankfurt school and culture industry | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
11 | Reading | Frankfurt school and culture industry | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
12 | Reading | Globalization and culture | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
13 | Reading | Assessments on local culture and global culture | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
14 | Reading | Cultural discussions in Turkey | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
15 | Reading | Cultural discussions in Turkey | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Smith, Philip. (2005). Kulturel kuram. Istanbul: Babil Publications |
Bottomore, Tom. (2016). Frankfurt okulu ve elestirisi. Istanbul: Say Publications |
Tomlinson, John. (2013). Kuresellesme ve kultur. Istanbul: Ayrinti Publications |
Turner, Bryan S. (1956). Essays on the sociology of culture; collected works of Karl Mannheim. USA: Routledge |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognize the alphabets used by Turks in the historical process, especially Ottoman Turkish alphabet.
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Recognize the distinguished examples of World Literature in the forms of verse and prose.
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Defend the idea that Turkish literature has national and genuine cultural identity
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use professional English to be able to benefit from international academic publications.
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Act according to social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in all kinds of studies related to the field.
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Examine the bibliography of the studies on Turkish Language and Literature according to countries and schools in written, printed and electronic media.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Examine Turkish grammar in historical-comparative terms in terms of sound, form, syntax, semantics and vocabulary by using general linguistics methods and theories
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Examine the course materials, research methods, information and theories used in Turkish Language and Literature Program.
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Discuss the historical development of Contemporary Turkish Literature and the texts on the historical period and the cultural atmosphere.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Turkish language and literature with a critical approach and with the help of interdisciplinary information.
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Use philosophy, sociology, law, economics, etc. and makes interdisciplinary interpretations.
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Evaluate the new trends in World Literature especially in Contemporary Turkish Literature.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Solve problems encountered in the field as individual and as member of a team.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Evaluate the knowledge and theories of Contemporary Literature in terms of literature and linguistics within the framework of certain theories.
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Evaluate the extent to which Turkish Language and Literature is influenced by the civilization circles in which it is a part of.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Evaluates the fields of application of sustainability in the field of Turkish Language and Literature.
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Research and study at the academic level.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Evaluate all subjects related to Turkish Language and Literature in the context of “The Integrity of Turkish Language and Literature".
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 13 | 2 | 26 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 12 | 4 | 48 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 43 | 0 | 128 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 128 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |